Field construction times for siege weapons (Springalds, Mangonels) were increased from ~35s to 80 seconds to allow more counter-play. Naval combat saw shifts in ship responsiveness and arrow ships losing the ability to fire while moving. Performance & QoL Fixes
This update significantly reworked several civilizations to prepare for competitive play: Age of Empires IV v5.0.23349.0.part04.rar
A new game mode similar to "Regicide" where the goal is to protect your King while killing the enemy's. titled the "Festival of Ages
The version refers to the Season One Update for Age of Empires IV , titled the "Festival of Ages," which launched in April 2022 . This update was a foundational moment for the game, introducing the first ranked competitive season and several long-awaited quality-of-life tools. Key Features of Update v5.0.23349.0 Age of Empires IV v5.0.23349.0.part04.rar